Gourmet Guru Catering
ProHighlights
- Finger food, grazing tables, buffets and charcoal gyros spit roasts from one kitchen
- Wait staff and RSA-certified bar staff can be added to run the food on the night
- Plates, glassware, trestle tables and ice tubs available for hire alongside the food
About Gourmet Guru Catering
Gourmet Guru Catering is a family-run kitchen in Donvale, led by executive chef Sonia Hocking and her husband Chris. Their menus cover hand-made finger food, grazing and dessert tables, buffets, charcoal gyros spit roasts and corporate and cocktail functions. The finger food range mixes hot and cold bites, from bao and sliders to smaller canapés. An online order form helps you work out quantities, using the number of bites in each item; the team suggests aiming for roughly 15 to 20 bites per guest. For spit roasts, chicken, pork or lamb is marinated overnight and slow-cooked over charcoal for six to eight hours. Packages come with tzatziki, salads and bread, and you can add jacket potatoes, roast vegetables and desserts. Food normally arrives cold, about half an hour before guests, with heating instructions for hot items. Hire wait staff and they will heat, plate and pass the food around, then tidy as they go. Past events range from a 320-guest seated presentation night at Box Hill Town Hall to wedding grazing tables and car club gala dinners. Send an enquiry to book.
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Optional extras include wait staff, RSA-certified bar staff, and hire plates, cutlery, glassware, trestle tables, black tablecloths and ice tubs. Hire gear is collected in the days after the event, with cleaning included.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of catering does Gourmet Guru offer for parties?
Hot and cold finger food, grazing and dessert tables, buffets, charcoal gyros spit roasts and seated meals. There is also a kids party menu, and corporate menus for meetings and functions.
How much finger food should we order per guest?
The team suggests planning for about 15 to 20 bites per guest. Their online order form counts bites per item for you, and they advise ordering a little extra rather than running short.
Can Gourmet Guru supply staff for our event?
Yes, subject to availability. Wait staff cost $60.00 per staff member per hour with a three-hour minimum each. RSA-certified bar staff can also be arranged for beer, wine, soft drinks and simple mixed drinks, though not complex cocktails.
Which areas does Gourmet Guru deliver to?
The kitchen is in Donvale and delivers to Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Delivery fees are worked out from Donvale and confirmed with your order, and pick-up from the kitchen is also possible.
Can Gourmet Guru cater for dietary requirements?
Most dietary needs can be covered if you give numbers and details when ordering. The team works to avoid cross-contamination, but the kitchen also handles gluten and nuts, so it cannot promise an allergen-free environment.
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Conrad Tracey
5 months ago
The food was high quality with no filler. All of our guests loved it and made comment about how great it looked and tasted. For me a great time saving and peace of mind that our special event would proceed without a hitc…
Katherine L
5 months ago
Sonia and Chris were very professional and very accommodating. Communication was prompt and responsive. The food was exceptional and presented beautifully. Ordering with Gourmet Guru was a huge win in every way, no stres…
Rosemary Kelly
5 months ago
Chris and Sonia have provided the team at Camberwell Hockey Club with delicious grazing lunches and supper spreads for a number of years. They provide excellent service and their food is always freshly prepared, attracti…
Tiffany La Belle
7 months ago
We recently had Gourmet Guru cater a grazing table for 40 guests at our KING Nunawading Showroom, and it was nothing short of incredible. From the very first communication through to the final setup, their team was prof…
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